Friday, July 17, 2015

A New Day

So I crashed hard.  My frustration level continued to rise all day.  People not calling back prevented me from making other decisions.  I felt very trapped.  Add in we got another showing request (which is good, and fortunately it was for immediately after the other one)....and I crashed.

You hit the bottom....only place to go is up.

I calmed down, finally got to speak to a few people, made a new plan, and moved forward.

The leak was dry when I got home, so the plumber said it wasn't a pipe leak..  or it would have continued to drip.  His suggestion was to wait a few days and monitor our water usage in the upstairs bath to see if we can find a correlation  if the spot appears again.  Then they will know better what us happening without opening the ceiling.  Plus....

We talked to the realtor about a home warranty.  We can get this now....use it....and it will transfer to a new owner for one year.  We had one when we bought this house and it helped us fix a few things.  We were going to spend money to fix the plumbing....at least we will get more bang for the buck.

The house was overall in good shape since we just had a showing on Wednesday.  So I didn't have to go crazy last night doing stuff.

Much calmer today...school starts Aug 17 in the new city.....that is 31 days.  Who knows....maybe I can pull it off!

12 comments:

  1. One day at a time. I know this mantra well. Hoping with you that the next 31 days brings great things!

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  2. Good for you! And I always find that a chocolate treat helps, too...

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  3. Cheer up Charley here is a big old hug. (Hug)

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  4. If the house doesn't sell, you still need to go... empty house may sell better and you won't have to worry as much. 31 day is not a lot of time so start packing!!

    HS

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    1. Not an option. We can't pay both rent and mortgage . Can't buy new house until this one sells.

      As for packing....it is almost all packed. We did all of that last summer. I could pack everything we have left in 2 days.

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    2. Realistically how long are you prepared to live apart before you lower the price or even take a loss to get on with life?

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    3. We have lowered the price 3 times. If an offer comes that is low....we will decide then. But as I said, we are not in a position to take on more debt knowing I won't have a job.

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  5. I know it wouldn't be ideal but could you live with your parents?

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    1. Yes...we could live there....but the kids would have to start school there and then move to another school. The schools aren't great where they are, and Bossy's triennial testing is due so moving again would be problematic. At least if we stay here, they know him.

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  6. You need to move. Stat. You have shown that you are able to pay down large amounts of debt, despite many setbacks, so this won't throw off your long term goals. It is time to move and start your new life in your new town, if that means taking on some debt to do so, so be it. If it means dropping the price of your house to rock bottom to sell, so be it. You guys need to be together.

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    1. We can't take on more debt unless we absolutely have to. Remember, I won't have a salary at first. We are barely making minimums right now and loosing 40% of our salary plus taking on more debt isn't wise. I know I will get a job but since that piece is a huge unknown....I can't knowingly do it.

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  7. I'm another one for moving now, despite the obstacles. Any way you look at it, there will be a huge adjustment for the kids. I would begin the adjustments now. I know there are lots of reasons for staying, but I would reevaluate.

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